Rachel Rose is a cis gay Vancouver-based filmmaker with a history of telling powerful stories and bringing together awesome local creatives. Her directing debut for the Crazy8s 2021 Film Competition, "Tryst," is available on CBC Gem. She was a 2021 VIFF Catalyst Alum and received the SIM Pride Pitch Competition Sponsorship for her upcoming Canada Council-funded short film, "Little Booms," starring Sarah Desjardins (Yellowjackets/The Night Agent), Sarah Grey (The Order/Power Rangers), and Jordan Connor (Riverdale/Looking for Alaska), currently in post-production. In 2023, Rachel co-wrote and directed the short film "Are You Hungry," which premiered at the Voices With Impact Film Festival. In addition to her own projects, Rachel remains committed to supporting the dreams of other indie filmmakers as a 1st Assistant Director.